Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

In a live recording of Laughter Permitted in New York City, tennis legend and equal rights icon Billie Jean King returns to the podcast to talk about her life, how she's been fighting for equal pay since the early 1970s and what her hopes are for the future of women's sports. Julie and Billie Jean share the story of how they met and how BJK helped Julie and the USWNT in their equitable support battle with U.S. Soccer. Plus, Billie Jean gives a call to action to women everywhere and implores them not to settle for the crumbs. In the close of the show, find out the crucial role Julie plays at Angel City FC home games.Do you have a question or comment for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Two-time NCAA women’s cross country coach of the year Laurie Henes joins Laughter Permitted to share how fun and joy are key elements to the success of her NC State cross country and track & field programs. Laurie talks about how she encourages a team atmosphere in the individual sport of running, how she helps her runners find a way to succeed without spending too much time in the "pain cave" and how she creates an environment where her athletes feel empowered. In the close of the episode, Lynn shares how advice from Laurie in this episode helped her get over a mental hurdle when it comes to running.

In the Season 10 premiere, Olympic bronze medalist and U.S. women’s national team player Lynn Williams joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience at the 2023 World Cup, what she hopes for the USWNT going into the Olympics and what qualities she’d like in a new head coach. Plus, Lynn discusses the resiliency she has had throughout her career and how setbacks and injuries have helped shape her perspective on the role soccer plays in her life. Other topics discussed include: Lynn's crocheting, the joys of podcasting and how Julie is searching for her lost journal. In the close of the episode, Julie gives the high/low/cheer of her career.Do you have a question for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 9 and hand out some Dopie Awards.Have an idea for a guest for Season 10 or a question to ask Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

All-time U.S. women’s national team greats Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach join Laughter Permitted once again to discuss the World Cup, give their overall thoughts on the USWNT’s run in the tournament and consider what the future holds for the team. Mia, Abby and Julie talk about how the USWNT has the opportunity to turn its current heartbreak into future success at the upcoming Olympics and beyond. You will want to run through a wall after hearing what Abby has to say on the topic.Have an idea for a guest for Season 10? Send Julie and Lynn an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Julie continues to process the USWNT's loss in the World Cup, discusses the team's immediate future and previews the semifinals. Plus, Julie answers several questions about the World Cup from the Dope Village. Be sure to find out Lynn's latest t-shirt -- it was a gift from a friend!Send an email to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

After many deep sighs and guttural noises, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain give a full rundown of the U.S. women's national team's early exit from the Women's World Cup at the hands of Sweden and a penalty shootout. The former teammates discuss the nuanced ins and outs of what happened at this World Cup for the U.S. and talk over head coach Vlatko Andonovski's inability to produce results in big tournaments. Plus, Julie and Brandi share the change that needs to happen at the youth soccer level in the United States. Ultimately, it's concluded this World Cup has showcased an elevated game worldwide and that the beautiful game is trending upward globally for women. Julie, Brandi, Lynn and the entire Dope Village give a final "oosa cheer" to close things out.Hit up Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Just moments after the U.S. women’s national team's draw against Portugal to advance in the Women’s World Cup, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and USWNT legend Kristine Lilly give their raw and real thoughts on what’s amiss on the field and what needs to happen in the upcoming game. Julie would like the USWNT’s “kick the shit out of you muscle” to kick in, Kristine wants to see improved chemistry and both want the team to play with more freedom to allow the players' creativity to shine. Julie also expresses concern that head coach Vlatko Andonovski is experiencing "paralysis by analysis" and questions his choices on substitutions, or rather lack thereof.Stay tuned to find out who was in Julie’s New Zealand scooter crew and where she thinks she got her cozy “pajammies” from, which were featured in her latest bands video.The episode ends on a high note with Julie, Lil, Lynn and the entire Dope Village sending the USWNT the perfect cheer for Game 4!Send your questions and comments about the World Cup to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. We're here for all of it...

Direct from a cozy corner of a suite at the Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and U.S. women's national team legend Carla Overbeck give their immediate reactions to the USWNT’s 1-1 tie with Netherlands. While Julie would like to see more subs and less clunky play, Carla remains relentlessly optimistic that the U.S. team will be just fine in its upcoming game against Portugal. The Mia Hamm bobblehead once again makes a special appearance and Lynn continues to do her best to bring good mojo to the USWNT with her t-shirt choice.Send any and all Women’s World Cup questions to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Laughter Permitted kicks off its 2023 Women's World Cup episodes with Julie breaking down the U.S. women's national team's 3-0 win over Vietnam while also looking ahead to the USWNT's next match against the Netherlands. In Questions Permitted, Lynn asks Julie what Game 1 of a World Cup is like (messy is expected), her thoughts on the USWNT's pregame custom suits (Julie once got a windbreaker) and what the chatter has been like on The 99ers text thread (lots of ALL CAPS and exclamation points)!!!Be sure to email your World Cup questions to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.